Pedometer

ID and Pedometer
AfiTag is the first commercial pedometer marketed
worldwide. AfiTag serves two purposes cow
identification and activity measuring.
The AfiMilk heat detection module is based on
scientific researches, which show the correlation
between cow activity and its estrus. Continuous
improvements brought the AfiTag heat detection
system to perfection.
AfiTag incorporates a device that counts the cow's
steps and sends this data to the AfiAct estrus
detection module in the PC, where it is analyzed
to indicate cows in heat.
AfiTag is an active component (including internal
battery) designed for longevity on the cows' legs.
AfiTags may be transferred between cows in the
farm, making them a cost effective devices for heat
detection.

Afimilk Ltd, Kibbutz Afikim, 15148 Israel

Tel: 972-4-6754812, Fax: 972-4-6751862
www.afimilk.com | market@afimilk.co.il

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AfiTag Pedometer An Extra Set of Eyes

What makes the AfiTag one of the most efficient and cost effective
methods of heat detection?
The answer to this question is its high reliability and economic advantage.
Lehrer et al., 1992, Pennington (1986) reported efficiency of visual observation
at 45% and for pedometers at 78% to 96%. Other studies conducted in the
USA compared various breeding methods showing that use of the pedometers
resulted in lower cost per pregnancy compared with Presync, Ovsync and
visual detection.
Afi systems users testify for a great improvement in herd fertility since the
employment of the Afi heat detection system. Statistically, after starting to work
with Afi heat detection, dairies reduced involuntary waiting period averages
by 13-25 days, relying on the Afi heat detection totally.
Bill Basson (South Africa) states: "After starting to use the pedometer we have
doneno heat spotting at all, every single cow goes through the computer."
Thus, the AfiTag Pedometer is an excellent investment for both large and
smaller dairy farms. The improvement in fertility of the herd pays for the cost
of the system in a very short period.

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For Cow's Welfare

Pedometer Plus For Improving cow comfort

Consumers today are much more aware of animal welfare issues.
Furthermore, research as shown that ethical treatment of animals,
improved concern for their comfort and improved practises have the benefit
of also improving milk productivity, foot health and milk quality.
Modern dairy farming practices emphasize on providing better living
environment to dairy animals for increasing cow welfare.
Producers make efforts providing comfortable bedding, optimal groups
density, and better access to food and water as well as preventing
health problems.
The efforts made in dairy farms today to increase cow comfort require
means of monitoring and control. The AfiMilk Pedometer Plus Tag
combines standard activity data with valuable information about cows
rest and restlessness. This combination embraces most of the behavioural
parameters thus allowing an accurate evaluation of cow comfort and
welfare.

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The AfiMilk Pedometer Plus Tag provides timely detection of changes in individual and
group behaviour thus signalling the dairy manager of potential health or environmental
issues. By immediate intervention, more serious health issues are avoided, costs reduced,
and herd health and comfort levels are maintained.

Product Yield
The AfiMilk Pedometer Plus system measures behaviour of individual cows as well as
groups of cows.

Each Pedometer Plus measures

Cow walking activity
Rest time
Lying down bouts

These parameters are compared against the behavior history, and alerts for deviations
from the norm are generated. By means of smart computation, AfiMilk identify behaviour
irregularities and alerts for individual and environmental conditions.

Health alerts
Supporting indicator for Mastitis
Lameness
Environmental indicators
Deterioration in bedding quality
Over density in sheds
Climate stress
Biological stress
Calving alert 24 hours pre-partum

Benefits
Pedometer Plus enhances dairy farmers decision-making capabilities and farm's profitability.
By early detection of cows and groups in stress AfiMilk enables timely treatment of cows
and/or stressful environment (i.e. hard climate conditions, low quality bedding and rest
area, feeding and water access etc.) thus improving overall cow welfare.
By improving cow welfare the dairy achieves higher production and better milk quality.
Days of treatment for sick cows are minimized and labor required for monitoring,
prevention and treatment is reduced.

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Improve Profit Margins through Early Intervention